About

From Slavery to the Civil Rights Movement: New Orleans to Charleston

See New Orleans, Selma, Tuskegee, Savannah and Charleston through a different lens.

October 5 – 12, 2025: Limited Availability
March 8 – 15, 2026: Contact us for details

Contact us at [email protected] or 212 –209 –5401 for more information.

Trip Details

Trip Dates

October 5 - 12, 2025: Limited Availability
March 8 - 15, 2026: Contact us for details

Contact us at [email protected] or 212-209-5401 for more information.

Cost

$5,890

Visit iconic yet complicated Southern cities (New Orleans, Selma, Tuskegee, Savannah and Charleston), where millions of enslaved people first entered the United States, yet where African diaspora culture, instead of being totally eradicated or homogenized, was heroically preserved by former slaves and thrives today in music, food, religious and artistic traditions. Meet people who help us gain further insight into the turbulent past and those who work to preserve priceless traditions.

Oct Tour Host Kyra Henderson is a proud graduate and alumni of the University of Mississippi where she graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in African American studies. She currently works as the Logistics Coordinator and Assistant to the Dean of Humanities and Director of the world renowned Rust College A Cappella Choir at Rust College. She has extensive expertise in Historical Interpretation and Research and has worked in the field of journalism interning at WTVA news station, field reporting for NewWatch Ole Miss, and a host of other publications. Most recently she was the lead Historical Interpreter at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Her passion is focused on the role that education plays in bringing awareness to social and cultural issues in contemporary society. She believes that exposing people of all ages to a deeper understanding of history as it really happened is the catalyst we need to ensure change. Whenever she can, she enjoys accompanying groups through the South and sharing her experiences and knowledge. Kyra will lead the Oct 2025 departure.

See the itinerary for complete details and contact us at [email protected] or 212-209-5401 with any questions.

100% of the proceeds from our travel programs support The Nation’s journalism.

The Nation purchases carbon offsets to mitigate the effects of our travel program on the environment.

Past Traveler Testimonials

“Great itinerary. Especially loved the Banner sisters in LA and Tamika, Rebecca and Mr. Roland in Charleston. Loved these because they were wonderful examples of commitment, and local organizing that's working.” Mary F.

“Every stop was deeply meaningful. I loved that we met so many dedicated, brilliant activist, people deeply rooted in the locations.” Adi G.

“A great tour--congratulations for putting together a dense, thoughtful tour.” Martha V.

“Packed full, but all is worthwhile.” Bryan K.B.

“The trip was wonderful, even better than I expected. I earned and experienced a LOT.” Linda H.

“It was a special experience both intellectually and emotionally.” Lawrence L.

“I loved the trip and found it had a wonderful jam-packed agenda . I appreciated how much we were able to get to and I liked the effort to include the environmental activists.” Jonathan B.

“This trip is amazing, so special, so well thought through for every intellectual, political, & practical detail AND so cutting-edge.” Nancy W.

“This was a deep and powerful experience, thanks to the excellent advance planning and intelligence of our tour directors. It has left a lasting impact on us and we hope more people can share in this history and meet contemporary activists as we did.” Tracy F.

Traveler Photos

Candid images from our journeys...

Host André Robert Lee on the tour bus.
A powerful visit to the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park a the Equal Justice Initiative site in Montgomery.
Examining the beautiful quilts made by the Gee's Bend Quilter's Collective.
More examples of the artistry on display at the Gee's Bend Quilter's Collective.
Group photo in Tuskegee.
The Whitney Plantation, a museum dedicated to telling the story of slavery.
Music by one of our talented travelers.